A physical activity epidemiologist walks into a bar… and says, “I earned this—I parked really far away!
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 • Doors open at 6:00pm
Talk begins at ~6:30pm
Abandoned Building Brewery
142 Pleasant Street #103a, Easthampton, MA
Do I Really Need 10,000 Steps a Day?
How many steps do we need for health and longevity benefits?
Does intensity matter, or is it just about total steps?
Beyond how many steps we take, what role do other activity patterns play in overall health (like sitting less, strength training, and “weekend warrior” exercise)?
Amanda Paluch is a Associate Professor of Kinesiology at UMass Amherst. She is a physical activity epidemiologist and kinesiologist focused on advancing the measurement and promotion of physical activity. Her research includes developing wearable sensor technologies to monitor movement and health. As an epidemiologist, Amanda studies the associations of physical activity and chronic disease with an emphasis on advancing the science on daily steps as a public health metric. Her long-term goal is to reduce the burden of chronic disease and promote healthy aging through technology-assisted physical activity interventions that can be disseminated through clinicians and population-level efforts.
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Bring a friend and join us as we enjoy lively conversations, prizes, and brilliant minds. Light refreshments will be available outside the presentation room, first come, first served. This is an inclusive, family-friendly event for people from all walks of life (ALL are very much welcome: kids, college students, your parents!). We promise, you’ll learn something if you come. And hey, you might even win a prize! Remember… Admission is FREE!
ABB allows guests to bring outside food! Please feel free to brings your own snacks with you, too.
SciTech Cafe events are open to any one with a curious mind regardless of age and background. Our events, prizes, and snacks are free, but donations are appreciated.
This event is hosted by Abandoned Building Brewery in Easthampton, MA.